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Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Appears in 1,674 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou Who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless. Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou the cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

A glory gilds the sacred page

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 381 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic like the sun: It gives a light to every age: It gives, but borrows none. 2 The Hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat: His truths upon the nations rise; They rise, but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be Thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 4 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of Him I love, Till glory break upon my view In brighter worlds above. Topics: The Holy Scriptures

Children of the heavenly King

Appears in 1,182 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2 We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod: They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Banish'd once, by sin betray'd, Christ our Advocate was made; pardon'd now, no more we roam, Christ conducts us to our home. 4 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below; Only Thou our Leader be, And we will still follow Thee.

Come, let us join our friends above

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 345 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our friends above That have made sure the prize, And on the eagle wings of love To joy celestial rise. 2 Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With those to glory gone: For all the servants of our King, In earth and heaven, are one. 3 One family, we dwell in Him, One Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 4 One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of His host hath crossed the flood, And part is crossing now. 5 Our spirits too shall quickly join, Like theirs with glory crown'd; And shout to see our Captain's sign, To hear His trumpet sound. 6 Then, Lord of Hosts, be Thou our Guide, And we, at Thy command, Through waves that part on either side, Shall reach Thy Blessèd Land. Topics: The Communion of Saints

Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures

Meter: Irregular Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come pure hearts, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessèd tidings of salvation, Peace on earth their proclamation, Love from God to lost mankind. 2 See the Rivers four that gladden, With their streams the better Eden Planted by our Lord most dear; Christ the Fountain, these the waters; Drink, O Sion's sons and daughters, Drink, and find salvation here. 3 O that we, Thy truth confessing, And Thy holy word possessing, Jesu, may Thy love adore; Unto Thee our voices raising, Thee with all Thy ransomed praising, Ever and for evermore. Topics: Offices of the Church Ordination or Institution of Ministers

Almighty Father, bless the word

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father, bless the word. Which thro' Thy grace we now have heard; O may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 2 We praise Thee for the means of grace, Thus in Thy courts to seek Thy face: Grant, Lord, that we who worship here May all, at last, in heaven appear. Topics: The Lord's Day and Public Worship

Almighty God! I call to Thee

Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Almighty God! I call to Thee, By sore temptation shaken; Incline Thy gracious ear to me, And leave me not forsaken; For who that feels the power within Of past remorse and present sin, Can stand, O Lord, before Thee. 2 On Thee alone my stay I place, All human help rejecting; Relying on Thy sovereign grace, Thy sovereign and expecting, I rest upon Thy sacred word, That Thou'lt repel him not, O Lord, Who to Thy mercy fleeth. 3 And though I travail all the night, And travail all the morrow, My trust is in Jehovah's might, My triumph in my sorrow; Forgetting not that Thou of old Didst Israel, though weak, uphold; When weakest then most loving! 4 What though my sinfulness be great, Redeeming love is greater; What though all hell should lie in wait, Supreme is my Creator; And He my Rock and fortress is, And when most helpless, most I'm His, My strength and my Redeemer. Topics: Miscellaneous

Almighty Lord, before Thy Throne

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Almighty Lord, before Thy Throne Thy mourning people bend; 'T is on thy pardoning grace alone Our dying hopes depend. 2 Dark judgments, from Thy heavy hand, Thy dreadful power display; Yet mercy spares our guilty land, And still we live to pray. 3 How changed, alas! are truths divine For error, guilt, and shame! What impious numbers, bold in sin, Disgrace the Christina name1 4 O turn, turn us, mighty Lord! Convert us by Thy grace; Then shall our hearts obey Thy word, And see again Thy face. 5 Then should oppressing foes invade, We will not yield to fear, Secure of all-sufficient aid, When Thou, O God, art near. Topics: Special Seasons National Fasts

Although the vine its fruit deny

Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Although the vine its fruit deny, The budding fig-tree droop and die, No oil the olive yield; Yet will I trust me in my God, Yea, bend rejoicing to His rod, And by His grace be heal'd. 2 Though fields, in verdure once array'd, By whirlwinds desolate be laid, Or parch'd by scorching beam; Still in the Lord shall be my trust, My joy; for, though His frown is just, His mercy is supreme. 3 Though from the folds the flock decay, Though herds lie famish'd o'er the lea, And round the empty stall; My soul above the wreck shall rise, Its better joys are in the skies; There God is all in all. 4 In God my strength, howe'er distrest, I yet will hope, and calmly rest, Nay, triumph in His love: My lingering soul, my tardy feet, Free as the hind He makes, and fleet, To speed my course above. Topics: The Christian Life Trust

Am I a soldier of the Cross

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,943 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the Cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His Name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the cross, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; They view the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Topics: The Christian Life Courage

And are we now brought near to God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 46 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And are we now brought near to God, Who once at distance stood? And, to effect this glorious change, Did Jesus shed His blood? 2 O for a song of ardent praise, To bear our souls above! What should allay our lively hope, Or damp our flaming love? 3 Then let us join the heavenly choirs, To praise our heavenly King: O may that love which spread this boar, Inspire us while we sing: 4 "Glory to god in highest strains, And to the earth be peace; Good-will from heaven to men is come, And let it never cease." Topics: The Sacraments The Lord's Supper

Angels, roll the rock away!

Appears in 496 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angels, roll the rock away! Death, yield up the mighty Prey! See, the Saviour quits the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Alleluia, alleluia, Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 2 Shout, ye seraphs; angels, raise Your eternal song of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Echo to the blissful sound. Alleluia, alleluia, Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 3 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory as of old to Thee, Now and evermore, shall be. Alleluia, alleluia, Christ the Lord is risen to-day.

Angel bands, in strains sweet sounding

Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angel bands, in strains sweet sounding, Anthems to the Saviour raise: Host of heaven, His throne surrounding, Hymn the great Creator's praise. 2 Radiant orb of day, adore him, Praise Him, thou who rul'st the night; Heaven of heavens, O bow before Him, Laud Him, all ye worlds of light. 3 Praise Him, wild and restless ocean Praise Him, monsters of the deep; Praise Him in your rude commotion, Storms that at His mandate sweep. 4 Hills and mountains, heavenward towering, Fires that in their bosom glow; Clouds around their cliffs dark lowering, Torrents down their steeps that flow; 5 Verdant fields and valleys blooming, Insect myriads own His care; Wild beasts through the forest roaming, Warbling tenants of the air. 6 Kings and rulers, shout His glory, People, join the laud acclaim, maidens, youth, and fathers hoary, Infants, lisp His holy Name. 7 Every kindred, tongue, and nation, Him Who gave you life adore; Earth and heaven, and all creation, Praise His Name for evermore. Topics: The Christian Life Praise

Angels from the realms of glory

Appears in 764 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night; God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant-light: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations; Brighter visions beam afar: Seek the great Desire of Nations, Ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4 Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Another six days' work is done

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 449 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Another six days' work is done, Another Lord's day is begun; Return, my soul, unto thy rest, Enjoy the day thy God hath blest. 2 O that our thoughts and thanks may rise, As grateful incense to the skies; And draw from heaven that calm repose Which none but he that feels it knows. 3 This heav'nly calm within the breast It is the pledge of that dear rest Which for the Church of God remains-- The end of cares, the end of pains. 4 In holy duties let the day In holy pleasures, pass away: How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend In hope of one that ne'er shall end! Topics: The Lord's Day and Public Worship

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 612 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burden'd souls to Thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bow'd down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely press'd, By wars without, and fears within, I come to Thee for rest. 4 Be Thou my Shield and Hiding-place, That, shelter'd near Thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died. 5 O wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the Cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead Thy gracious Name.

Arise, my soul, with rapture rise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, with rapture rise, And, fill'd with love and fear, adore The awful Sovereign of the skies, Whose mercy lends me one day more. 2 And may this day, indulgent Power, Not idly pass, nor fruitless be; But may each swiftly-flying hour Still nearer bring my soul to Thee. 3 But can it be? That Power Divine Is throned in light's unbounded blaze; And countless worlds and angels join To swell the glorious song of praise. 4 And will He deign to lend an ear, When I, poor sinful mortal, pray? Yes, boundless goodness! He will hear, Nor cast the meanest wretch away. 5 Then let me serve Thee all my days, And may my zeal with years increase; For pleasant, Lord, are all Thy ways, And all Thy paths are paths of peace. Topics: Family Worship Morning

Arm of the Lord, awake, awake

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 309 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Arm of the Lord, awake, awake, Put on Thy strength, the nations shake; And let the world adoring see Triumphs of mercy wrought by Thee. 2 Say to the heathen from Thy throne, I am Jehovah, God alone: Thy voice their idols shall confound, And cast their altars to the ground. 3 Let Sion's time of favour come; O bring the tribes of Israel home; And let our wondering eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' fold. 4 Almighty God, Thy grace proclaim In every clime, of every name; Let adverse powers before Thee fall, And crown the Saviour Lord of all. Topics: Missions and Charities

Awake, my soul, and with the sun

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 890 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Thy precious time mis-spent redeem; Each present day thy last esteem; Improve thy talent with due care; For the great Day thyself prepare. 3 By influence of the light Divine, Let thy own light to others shine; Reflect all heaven's propitious rays In ardent love and cheerful praise. 4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing Glory to the eternal King. 5 I wake, I wake, ye heavenly choir, May your devotion me inspire, That I, like you, my age may spend, Like you may on my God attend. 6 All praise to Thee, Who safe hast kept, And hast refresh'd me while I slept; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 7 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew; Disperse my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit fill. 8 Direct, control, suggest, this day All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 9 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Family Worship Morning

Awake, my soul, in joyful lays

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,053 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays, And sing thy great Redeemer’s praise; He justly claims a song from thee, His loving-kindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruin'd in the fall, Yet loved me, notwithstanding all; He saved me from my lost estate; His loving-kindness, O how great! 3 Though numerous hosts of mighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along; His loving-kindness, O how strong. 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gather'd thick, and thunder'd loud, He near my soul has always stood; His loving-kindness, O how good! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Saviour to depart, And though I oft have Him forgot, His loving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers shall fail; O may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death! Topics: The Christian Life Praise

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